I give this restaurant 2 stars due to the fact they make you find your own seating and in the summer time it can be very stressful trying to track a table down. We had to wait 50 min because we couldn't find one or people would find one before us even if they got there after. The service overall isn't the best but the food is good. read more

Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is a hidden gem. Four of us went for dinner on a random Saturday at 5:30. Mind you it's not boat weather yet. We waited twenty to thirty minutes for a table because they had 237 or 247 reservations. We had the crab cake app and it was to die for. I had a salad with chicken, spinach, goat cheese, apple and I believe it was a bacon vinaigrette dressing , also to die for. We are glad to have found this place and will be back to try more of their menu read more

The Deck Down Under - Seafood Near Me - Jerome, Michigan

Deck Down Under isn't five-star fine dining, but it's five-star pub-y seafood and spirits. Deck's vibe can be best described as "nautical naughty drinking fun for the six figure income/Grass Lake summer house crowd." For those of us who make your standard middle class salary and live in Jackson - we like the fifteen minute drive for good drinks and food. Deck's interior looks like a beach house. They often have an acoustic set on Saturday evenings. As a guy who hates guitar bros playing warmed over adult contemporary or Jimmy Buffet covers, this isn't my vibe. However, the crowd eats it up like catnip. What is my vibe, however, is the feeling that this is a hidden gem in Jerome, just outside of the Clark Lake area. It looks like a roadhouse from the outside. It's a haven from the long stretch of road with a dilapidated church, signs for free corn, and the requisite house selling elaborate flags (American, Confederate - ugh, flags with band logos, etc. If you live around here, you know what I'm talking about). The food is standard seafood and pub. Lot of white fish. Lot of fish-based soups. Lot of fried foods. However, they do it dang well. Oh, and the drink menu is much more extensive than is required to keep your clientele. They could coast on being one of the few party joints in the area, but they don't rest on their laurels. I normally get a pina colada - which is often the province of an Applebees. But, somehow, they make it taste like some artisinal drink. And there's an endless array of drinks and drafts. Oh, and the service is great. Our waitress was a very gregarious gal who works here on the weekends simply for fun! read more

My husband grew up in Hillsdale Co . his remarks-- This is the best restaurant meal I've ever had in Hillsdale Co. I grew up in Metro Detroit. I am a sushi snob. We started with crab cakes, delicious and not too greasy. This is some of the best MR Ahi Tuna and green seaweed salad I've ever had. My husband ordered the swordfish special, everything was amazing. The presentation abx weeds our expectations. I had a pumpkin martini for dessert and we split key lime pie with kiwi sauce. Everything exceeded our expectations. Service was attentive, friendly, and prompt. Don't judge the place from the outside. You can tell by the number of cars, this is the place to enjoy your evening. We joined the rewards program! We can't wait to come back. It was a bonus to confirm our reservation via text / yelp. read more

The Deck Down Under - Seafood Near Me - Jerome, Michigan

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Greasy food- not convinced the quality was anything above Sams Club or similar. Unprofessional service staff who reek of smoke, and poor management. *** I am speaking of the only Deck Down Under in the mid-Michigan area, located in Jerome Michigan. read more

I've come here many times and I personally have never been blown away. I've also come during different times as well. Trying to give it a shot and a chance, as possibly I just came during a low rush time or a too rushed time. But every time I have come (maybe 8-10 times over the past couple years) has been subpar for me. And I've tried different food items every time coming. (This review doesn't include things I've gotten to go) and it's not that it's bad. But just not as great as I always hope and anticipate it will be because of all the hype that surrounds it. It's not my first place to go on date night. Not by a long shot. But it's a nice place to go when you have run out of options. Their pizza is very good though. I would get that to go more often. But it's pretty expensive. Not a bad place but not the great place I thought it was. read more

I kept driving by this place on my motorcycle and didn't even know it existed till 1 day I Yelp searched the area for places to eat.. Doesn't look like much on the outside so don't let that fool ya. Once inside you're greated by friendly staff and seated promptly. The decor inside reminds me of most seafood places in Florida and is very entertaining. I ordered the grouper pan seared. When it came to the table it was cooked to perfection. I enjoyed the grouper and the homemade hush puppies and coleslaw. Not sure how to describe the coleslaw as it had a vinegar type base vs a milky type. The hush puppies had some good flavor as well and definitely tastes different than others around. The wife had a chicken ceaser wrap. They grilled it and she said it would be better cold vs hot. (Didn't mention grilled in menu, at least can't remember if it did) Was still good but wished it was cold. Great experience and will go again when in the area. read more

The Deck Down Under - Grouper dinner - Seafood Near Me - Jerome, Michigan

Great service, great food. You can't ask for anything more! Large menu, and a pretty good beer tap list

If you are looking for really great food and a fun atmosphere then check out the deck down under in Jerome. It is such a cool place they have the best clam chowder and the staff is always super friendly. They always do chef specials. The crabcakes are amazing. It's a very laid-back place and kind of a hidden gem. Usually it is busy enough that you would want to get a reservation, but with the COVID-19 stuff they aren't really needed. We are so glad they weathered the pandemic storm and continue to be open because it would be a huge loss. read more

Had a great perch dinner there. Everything was hot and fresh and wait staff was great. Highly recommend.

Great service and great food! I recommend the Deck Dots! Their tacos, burgers, and salsa are all really good. Hoping they eventually bring the pizza back as that was also excellent pre-pandemic. read more

Recently reopened after needed repairs. The food is as wonderful as ever. Our waitress/bartender was overwhelmed but did a wonderful job with a smile !!White Fish dinner was excellent! Crab cakes as always were perfect. As with many places they felt there were not enough wait staff to accommodate all the tables, however they let us know up front. So very happy they are back ! read more

Had good previous experiences with delicious food. Today, we waited for over 20 minutes and didn't even get drinks ordered. We left after waiting so long and no one said a word. read more

Crab Cakes are delicate, full of diced crab and delicious! Miss them. Please open...Staff has provided a "fun atmosphere" and super attentive and efficient. Food has always been presented artfully and the flavors consistent every week. Please be open today. JKM read more

Hadn't been there since pre pandemic, Pleasantly suprised with perfect service, and food. 4 pm pre rush time, Wonderfull!

My family has been going to The Deck Down Under for years. I highly recommend their seafood, especially the Wednesday night specials (sushi, shrimp, oysters, etc.)! It is delicious! We have some other favorites off the menu as well! read more

Good food. Local traffic. Food and drink great! Convenient location downtown. Recommended casual dining.

We had a delightful dinner at The Deck and are so glad it has finally reopened! Both the whitefish and the grouper tacos were great and the service too! Definitely a recommended place to eat! read more

The service is great - we've gotten the same waitress every time we've come and she's awesome - friendly and very attentive. The food is good too! There have been some misses here and there but for the most part, the food is high quality and tasty! I especially like the crab cakes and oysters. The monte cristo sandwich is to die for! Although it's a bar so it can get a little loud and the atmosphere is very casual, I consider the Deck Down Under to be a hidden gem of the area. read more

So glad they have reopened with a great new chef! The food was great and we loved be able to get different tacos on taco Tuesday!

Great tasting and quality food. I have always been seated by staff when dining here, unless I planning to sit at the bar. I have been dining here for several years. The owner Janine is a wonderful waitress and has a vibrant uplifting personality. She really puts her heart into her business and providing/improving to meet customer needs. read more

Very happy your open again!! We love the food and atmosphere!!! Service was excellent and staff was freindly and fun.

When they ran of hushppies , clam strips , walleye, and calamari they have nothing else to compensate. just add extra greasy fries or extra coleslaw. if you want something different you pay up charge because their out of hushpuppies. French fries were tiny thin pieces and onion rings were soggy and loaded with grease. Waitress was new so she had no suggestions. we made it clear we were not happy no one cared. I've heard for years the food was good and was excited to finally be able to afford to go. For what we spent and the quality of what they had left we could order the four of us was very disappointed . Since their closed on Sunday and Monday Saturday evening isn't a good choice to go for dinner if it's your first time. That's the end of their week so the food choices will be limited and if its deep fried the oil will be old . If they happen to forget to put the peppers in your food no worry, they will send the new waitress out with them on a saucer. read more

One of Brooklyn's hidden gems. Went with my husband and another couple this past Saturday night. Didn't think this early in the season we would have to make reservations. We were told it would be a twenty to thirty minute wait and I was surprised , this was not a problem but I was surprised. They had 237 reservations for that night ! That's crazy. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a cocktail with very friendly staff members. Once we sat at our table we enjoyed a appetizer of the best crab cakes I have ever eaten. I had a fabulous salad with spinach, goat cheese, apple, chicken and a bacon vinaigrette dressing. It was fabulous. My husband had the half chicken and it was amazing. Looking forward to going back again !!!! I totally suggest you make a reservation and don't let the outside fool you, this place is great read more

Had the Ahi Tuna last night and was pleasantly surprised. From the outside this place looks like a roadside diner (which is a good thing) but the menu options are robust and the food was good. The hush puppies were a great added side! read more

Horrible service. Was told she was going to get a salad and never came back. What did she have to go pick fresh veggies. Waited 20 minutes and the left. Never took drink orders. read more

Went with family to try the place It was a good thing we had reservations because the place was packed by 7pm on a friday night. We picked fish and it was filling had to take half of it home. Onion rings where lg. And crisp. Top shelf rum, had 2 rum and cokes. Would go back again. read more

VERY IMPRESSED! This general area lacks great joints like this place! Staff was awesome, the food was GREAT! Crab cakes are REAL and handmade. Burger, nachos, panini and fish were all given a "thumbs up". Lose a star for the patio being very cold and not heating up during entire visit. Also, ordered extra ranch - let me know it is an extra charge so not shocked on the bill. Especially if the more exp sour cream is not an ex charge. lol That happens in most places however. read more

It was just okay. We had the perch dinner and also the fish tacos. The calamari was also okay. I would say it's not worth either the drive nor the wait. Too many other good places around the lakes in that area. read more

Don't use yelp to make reservations!!!! I booked a 7:15 reservation at 4:30 and they stuck us in the back room. Where you couldn't hear or see the entertainment. When we went immediately up to ask how long it would be for a seat in the main area of the restaurant, we were told 2 hours! The young girls working obviously didn't care about our concern. I booked my reservation at 4:30..........????? This really made me look for things wrong with my food. When someone reserves on Yelp, don't set them in the back room. There was also zero effort to make it right. Seriously would have came back due to atmosphere, not sure now. We will see how my phone conversation goes with the Manager/Owner on Monday read more

Every time I go here, I wonder why I don't come more often. I always look forward to the crab cakes. My friend got the blackened catfish. It's the best catfish I've ever tasted. I look forward to having it on my next visit. Be of my favorite perks...they take reservations. read more

I got a recommendation from a friend to try this place while visiting the area. We (my wife and I0 were seated on the lanai, which is relatively new. The place itself is pretty junkie looking on the outside, but it is surprisingly decent on the inside. Our service was by a young lady who did a decent job. I ordered the nachos to start with. They were pretty decent and fresh tasting. We got 1/2 and order and it was plenty for the two of us as an appetizer! For dinner I had crab cakes. The plate came and everything (fries etc.) all looked burned to me. They didn't really taste burned. The crab cakes were pretty decent. They weren't amazing, but they certainly weren't terrible. They were quite edible. The fries were lousy, and tasted burned. The prices were a bit high for a place like this. If I were visiting the area again, I'd probably pass on going to this place. There seemed to be a few nicer places in the area I'd rather try. It's just ok. read more

Nice atmosphere, great specials, and a great wait staff make this a very special place in this area. The swordfish with polenta special that we had tonight was amazing! Cassie and Jerry always make us feel at home, and they along with everyone else always makes the evening memorable. The choices on the menu are pretty diverse, and there are a number of items that we always go back to, like the siesta key chicken, the catfish, whitefish and the chef salad. read more

Grew up here, visiting....Heavenly: Happy hour $1.00 wells....obviously, order a short glass!! Seared Ahi, a defintive yes!!! Real, red, rare Ahi app... yummalisicious!! Not happy hour?? Patron margaritas, juke box, lovely owner and staff!! Happy to offer suggestions to help me out with food allergies....Cassie is a bomb ass bartender!! Full of suggestions for my picky East Coadt Arse.....love this place!! Pleases the the pleasist...the bikers were pickier, lol!! Have fun here and eat up!! read more

Just visited my family and they are blessed to live walking distance from this place. Great service, great food, HUGE portions, fun atmosphere. It is rambunctious and noisy so be sure you are in the mood for that. Go on a Thursday night and you get an incredible menu deal. The Angry Pirate frozen cocktail is to die for! read more

Love the ambiance food and drink menu !! Love this place !! Etoufee is awesome and the beer selection is legendary!!

We loved being able to communicate via Yelp. We booked a reservation for 8 and another for 6 since the Yelp app wouldn't allow reservation for 14. We added a note that we were all together. The restaurant quickly sent a note back to us confirming 14 people total and that we would all be seated together. Very progressive communication for a rural area restaurant and a sign that some owners must be getting more Gen X or Gen Y friendly (understanding technology). Good selection of a beers and drink specials. Seafood choices were good and I recommend the calamari for an appetizer. Steak special was cooked oddly (medium rare on half of steak, well on other half of steak) but still tasted great. Service was friendly and attentive. They did a great job with our kids bouncing around a little. Plenty of parking and you sort of just follow the car ahead of you or make your own line of cars. Check it out, I think you'll be impressed with this choice and all it has to offer in this rural area. read more

Great food, fast nice service super affordable prices. Great local spot I visit on my return home trips from Florida. Live acoustic music on weekends too. Happy hour m-f 3-6pm. Saturday noon-4pm. Check my tip for happy hour menu. read more

The Deck Down Under - Deck Dots!! - Seafood Near Me - Jerome, Michigan

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Loved the peel your own shrimp! Service was great, all workers were wearing masks and we were seated immediately. We were able to make a reservation read more

The food was good but it took awhile to order because it was busy. The guy singing did a great job of playing the hits and had an amazing voice. I would definitely go back and I recommend anyone who is thinking of going to try the crab cakes. They were really yummy. read more